How Much More Will the Father Give? | Matthew 7:7-11 by Fr. Kevin Menard, SJC| Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, the Seventh Week of Easter, and the final days of our Season of Joy meditation series. Today, Fr. Kevin Menard reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7, reminding us of the generosity of God. Jesus encourages us to ask, trusting that God—who is love and mercy itself—desires to give us only good…

They Knew They Were Broken – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

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Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. They Knew They Were Broken Are you completely well and satisfied in life? Fr. Michael reminds us that Jesus didn’t come just for the best, he came to save everyone and the most profound stories of healing and salvation are of those who were the worst. The same goes for the Holy Spirit, the Advocate still at work in our lives. John 16:12-15 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St….

Do You Believe That Jesus Can Heal You? | Luke 24:30-31 by Fr. Jacob Willig | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. Today, Fr. Jacob leads us into an eye-opening experience. Like the disciples at Emmaus, we are invited to look back on moments when it seemed as though God had not provided the answer we needed. And yet, in the breaking of the bread, Jesus reveals Himself. Fr. Jacob calls us…

Become the Unnamed Disciple | Luke 24:15-17 by Fr. Jacob Willig | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. Fr. Jacob Willig, nephew of Fr. Jim Willig, leads us back to one of the great Easter stories: the disciples on the Road to Emmaus inviting us to become the unnamed disciple walking beside Cleopas. Jesus asks, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” That question becomes…

Gospel Teaching – Ascension, Jesus’ Prayer for Us | John 17:1-11a

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Ascension Fr. Jim reflects on Jesus’ priestly prayer in John’s Gospel, revealing how Jesus prayed with deep intimacy to the Father and great love for His disciples. He reminds us that true prayer is not rote words, but a heartfelt relationship with God and loving concern for those entrusted to our care. LISTEN NOW John 17:1-11a Full Scripture Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said,“Father, the hour has come.Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,just as you gave him…

Completely Filled By God’s Love | Ephesians 3:14-19 by Terri Davis | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. In today’s reflection, Terri prays with St. Paul’s beautiful words from Ephesians 3, asking that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, and that we may come to know the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ. She then invites us into a brief…

Breathe in the Love of Jesus | Mark 5:25-34 by Terri Davis | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. Today, Terri reflects on the woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for twelve years. Her story becomes an invitation to steadfast faith. Faith is both a gift we receive and a choice we make—to reach out, to trust, and to accept the healing love God offers. Terri then leads…

Live in the Gaze of Jesus | Luke 19:5-6 by Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. In today’s guided prayer meditation, Fr. Radmar turns to the story of Zacchaeus. Many of us carry the feeling that we are not enough, and so we settle for only a glimpse of Jesus from a distance. But in the Gospel, Jesus looks up, calls Zacchaeus by name, and invites Himself…

Inhabited by Christ | Galatians 2:19-20 by Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Sixth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our meditations invite us to recognize Christ dwelling within us, calling us by name, healing us with love, and opening our eyes to His presence in the Eucharist. We begin with Fr. Radmar Jao, SJ—a former professional actor turned Jesuit priest—who helps us reflect…

The Pope vs The President (Remain in Jesus) – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

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Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. The Pope vs The President (Remain in Jesus) What needs to be pruned in your life? How can we debate real moral issues while keeping our focus on Christ? These are just a few of the questions Fr. Michael tackles in today’s gospel. John 15:1-8 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in Barrington May 27-June 4, 2026 Medjugorje Pilgrimage with Fr. Michael and Fr. Gudime June…

Do Not Be Afraid | Matthew 14:33 by Fr. Keith Romke | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Friday We close the week with Fr. Keith reflecting on Matthew 14,…

Be Still and Know That I Am God | Psalm 46:10 by Fr. Keith Romke | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Thursday Fr. Keith Romke guides us in a meditation on the powerful…

Emotional Healing Through Christ | Romans 8:37-39 by Dr. Willie Cobb | Season of Joy

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Wednesday Today Dr. Cobb reflects on Romans 8, where St. Paul…

The Woman at the Well | John 4:11-13 by Dr. Willie Cobb

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Tuesday Chaplain Dr. Willie Cobb leads us into the story of the…

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled | John 14:1-6 by Rosanne Coury

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Monday Rosanne continues today with John 14, where Jesus speaks…

Season of Joy – Yearning to be Whole, Known & Loved | John 10:11-18 by Rosanne Coury

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Week 5 Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fifth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. This week, our six meditations invite us to rest more deeply in the healing love of Christ—a love that knows us personally, prepares a home for us, meets us in our woundedness, and speaks peace into our fear. Sunday/Monday We begin on Sunday with Rosanne Coury, whose…

The Voice of the Good Shepherd – Fr. Michael’s New Video Homily

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Evangelize Seekers. Inspire Believers. Foster Disciples. The Voice of the Good Shepherd Given at Holy Cross Parish in Deerfield, IL, Fr. Michael teaches 5 ways to know you are listening to the true voice of Jesus. Please note, this mass was live streamed but without any camera operators so Fr. Michael is much farther away then usual. John 10:1-10 SHARE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE HTOH.US Fr. Michael’s Public Schedule 8:15 AM Mass – Most Wednesdays @ St. Anne’s in Barrington May 27-June 4, 2026…

Season of Joy – Healing Those We Don’t Know | Isaiah 57:18b-19 by Lauren Hackman-Brooks

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. Today, Lauren invites us to stretch our prayer even further….

Season of Joy – Healing Those Near to Us | Mark 2:2-4 by Lauren Hackman-Brooks

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Watch and listen on YouTube or simply listen to the audio podcast. To share this prayer meditation, copy the Share link below. Introduction by Fr. Michael Welcome to the Fourth Week of Easter in our Season of Joy series. So often, when we begin to pray, our first instinct is to turn inward—to bring before God our own needs, our struggles, our hopes. There is nothing wrong with this. It is natural. It is human. And God welcomes it. Lauren Hackman-Brooks leads us into a deeper, more expansive…

Gospel Teaching – The Way, The Truth, The Life | John 14:1-12

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Way, Truth, Life Fr. Jim focuses on the opening line in today’s Gospel passage: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In other words Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” that I will be leaving because I will return to you. LISTEN NOW John 14:1-12 Full Scripture Jesus said to his disciples:”Do not let your hearts be troubled.You have faith in God; have faith also in me.In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for…